HP Server rp8400 Installation guide

Brand: HP

Model: Server rp8400

Category: Servers

Type: Installation guide

Installation Guide

hp rp8400 Server Series

Third Edition

Version 4.0

Manufacturing Part Number: A6093-96022

August 2003

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Contents

1. Introduction

Customer Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Preparing the Site. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Accepting the Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

HP Installation Specialist Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Tool Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Unpacking the Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Installing the Cabinet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Connecting and Testing AC Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Completing the Installation Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

2. Safety Considerations

Input Power Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Power Label Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Input Power Inspection Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Electrical Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

3. Unpacking

Inspecting the hp rp8400 Server Cabinet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Receiving the hp rp8400 Server Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Securing the Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Rack Mount System Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Manual Lifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Using the RonI Model 17000 SP 400 Lifting Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Wheel Kit Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Power Distribution Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

4. AC Power

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

AC Power Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Wiring and Voltage Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Wiring Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Voltage Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Voltage Check (Additional Procedure) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Regulatory and System Serial Number Label Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

5. System Installation

hp rp8400 Server Series AC Input Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Applying Power to the hp rp8400 Server Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Setting Up the CE Tool (PC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Setting CE Tool Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Connecting the CE Tool to the Local RS-232 Port on the MP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Turning On Housekeeping Power and Logging in to the MP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Configuring LAN Information for the MP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Configuring the Management Processor for use with a Web Console. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Contents

Verifying Presence of the Cell Boards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Configuring AC Line Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Powering On the hp rp8400 Server Series Cabinet (48 V) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Verifying the System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Adding Processors with Instant Capacity On Demand (iCOD). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Booting HP-UX on the Partition(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

6. Installation Cleanup

Installation Cleanup Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

7. Returning Equipment

Repacking the Cabinet for Shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

A. Installation Checklist

Using the Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

B. Accessing the MP Using a Modem

Verifying Modem Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Tables

Table 1. Revisions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Table 3-1. Wheel Kit Packing List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Table A-1. Factory-Integrated Installation Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Tables

Figures

Figure 2-1. Power Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Figure 3-1. Removing the Polystraps and Cardboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Figure 3-2. Removing the Shipping Bolts and Plastic Cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Figure 3-3. Preparing to Roll Off the Pallet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Figure 3-4. Securing the Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Figure 3-5. Pallet Cushion Layout without Server on Pallet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Figure 3-6. Raising the Server Off the Pallet Cushions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Figure 3-7. Bezel Kit and Top Cushion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Figure 3-8. Removal of Cushion from Front Edge of Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Figure 3-9. Attaching a Caster Wheel to the Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Figure 3-10. Attaching the Ramp to the Pallet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Figure 3-11. Side Cushion Removal from Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Figure 3-12. Securing each Pedestal Cover to the Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Figure 3-13. Completed Wheel Kit Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Figure 4-1. Voltage Reference Points for IEC 320 C19 Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Figure 4-2. Safety Ground Reference Check - Single Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Figure 4-3. Safety Ground Reference Check - Dual Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Figure 4-4. Wall Receptacle Pinouts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Figure 4-5. Regulatory Label with Serial Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Figure 5-1. AC Power Input Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Figure 5-2. Distribution of Input Power for Each Bulk Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Figure 5-3. LAN and RS-232 Connectors on the Core I/O Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Figure 5-4. Front Panel Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Figure 5-5. BPS LED Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Figure 5-6. MP Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Figure 5-7. The lc Command Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Figure 5-8. The ls Command Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Figure 5-9. Example lc Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Figure 5-10. Browser Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Figure 5-11. The du Command Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Figure 5-12. The pwrgrd Command Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Figure B-1. Remote Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Figure B-2. The ca Command Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Figures

Preface

This guide provides the HP Installation Specialist with the background information and procedures needed to

install the hp rp8400 server series.

Revision History

Table 1 Revisions

Edition Part Number Release Date Description

Second A6093-96012 August 2002 Updated with additions and corrections.

Third A6093-960 August 2003 Added Configuring a Web Console on the MP to Chapter

Scope

The information contained in this manual applies to the hp rp8400 server series.

This guide is divided into the following chapters:

• Chapter 1, “Introduction”—Describes the responsibilities of the customer and the HP Installation

Specialist prior to and during installation.

• Chapter 2, “Safety Considerations”—Lists the safety considerations for installing a new system or

upgrading an existing system.

• Chapter 3, “Unpacking”—Discusses how to inspect equipment, unpack cabinets and accessories, and

check inventory.

• Chapter 4, “AC Power”—Discusses procedures to connect AC power to the system and to power up the

system.

• Chapter 5, “System Installation”—Provides information regarding hp rp8400 server series power inputs,

setting up the CE Tool and configuring the MP.

• Chapter 6, “Installation cleanup”—Discusses procedures to complete the cosmetic portion of the

installation.

• Chapter 7, “Returning equipment”—Discusses procedures to follow if equipment must be returned to

Hewlett-Packard.

• Appendix A, “Installation checklist”—Provides a checklist to use during and after installation to ensure

that all required tasks have been performed.

• Appendix B, “Accessing the MP Using a Modem”—Provides the procedure used to connect to the MP

remotely.

Warnings, Cautions and Notes

This document presents warnings, cautions and notes in the following format.

WARNING A warning highlights information that if not adhered to could cause harm or injury

to personnel.

CAUTION A caution highlights procedures or information necessary to avoid damage to equipment,

damage to software, loss of data, or invalid test results.

NOTE A note highlights supplemental information.

Safety and Regulatory Information

For your protection, this product has been tested to various national and international regulations and

standards. The scope of this regulatory testing includes electrical/mechanical safety, radio frequency

interference, ergonomics, acoustics, and hazardous material. Where required, approvals obtained from

third-party test agencies are shown on the product label.

Safety in Material Handling

WARNING Do not lift the server manually. To avoid physical injury you must use a mechanical

lifting device.

USA Radio Frequency Interference

FCC Notice

The Federal Communications Commission (in CFR Part 15) has specified that the following notice be brought

to the attention of the users of this product.

NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial

environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if

not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is

likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the

interference at his own expense.

The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Hewlett-Packard could result

in the equipment being noncompliant with FCC Class A requirements and void the user’s authority to operate

the equipment.

Japanese Radio Frequency Interference

VCCI

This equipment is a Class A category (Information Technology Equipment to be used in commercial and /or

industrial areas) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by

Information Technology Equipment aimed at preventing radio interference in commercial and/or industrial

areas.

Consequently, when used in a residential area or in an adjacent area thereto, radio interference may be

caused to radios and TV receivers, etc. Read the instructions for correct handling.

EMI Statement (European Union Only)

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case

the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Digital Apparatus Statement (Canada)

This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment

Regulations.

BSMI (Taiwan)

This product has been reviewed and is fully compliant to CNS 13438 (CISPR 22: 1993) Class A.

Acoustics (Germany)

Acoustic Noise (A-weighted Sound Pressure Level LpA) measured at the bystander position, normal

operation, to ISO 7779: LpA = 57.3 dB.

IT Power System

This product has not been evaluated for connection to an IT power system (an AC distribution system having

no direct connection to earth according to IEC 60950).

Installation Conditions

See installation instructions before connecting to the supply.

WARNING This equipment is configured with multiple power sources. Hazardous voltages and

energy may be present even after the removal of a single input source. Trained

service personnel must follow guidelines stipulated in the service guidelines in the

hp rp8400 server series EPSS.

Lithium Battery Caution

CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent

type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the

manufacturer’s instructions.

Notational Conventions

This section discusses notational conventions used in this book.

Italic In paragraph text, italic identifies new and important terms and titles of documents.

In command syntax diagrams, italic identifies variables that must be supplied by the user.

Bold In paragraph text, bold identifies either equipment markings or actions that require an

operator response.

Associated Documents

The following is a list of other documents that provide more details on the topics presented in this manual:

• Standard for the Protection of Electronic Computer Data Processing Equipment, (NFPA75) National Fire

Protection Association

• EIA Standard RS-232-C, Electronic Industries Association

• Electrostatic Discharge Failures of Semiconductor Devices, Unger, B.A. 1981, Bell Laboratories

• Site Preparation Guide: hp rp8400 server series

• Safety and Regulatory Information: hp rp8400 server series

Chapter 1

1 Introduction

This chapter contains a general description of the responsibilities of the Customer and HP Installation

Specialist before and during an installation.

• Customer Responsibilities

• HP Installation Specialist Responsibilities

Chapter 1

Introduction

Customer Responsibilities

The customer is responsible for:

• Preparing the Site

• Accepting the Equipment

Preparing the Site

The customer and a Hewlett-Packard representative should review the site survey and site inspection

checklists located in the Site Preparation Guide: hp rp8400 server series to identify potential problems that

may arise before, during, or after installation of the system. The checklists provide information on the

following:

• Installation restrictions, such as size and weight limitations at the facility.

• Special delivery procedures.

• Special equipment required for installation, for example, tracks or hoists.

• Times when the facility is available for installation, after the components are unpacked and ready for

installation.

• Special security requirements applicable to the facility, such as security clearances, visitor or vendor

badges.

Accepting the Equipment

The customer should oversee the arrival of the equipment, including checking the inventory and moving the

equipment to the final installation location.

The customer and the HP Installation Specialist should inspect the equipment when it is unpacked.

Inventory the equipment with the Sales Order Packing Slip or the customer’s Bill of Material. It is the

customer’s responsibility to obtain and complete a damage claim form from the shipping representative if the

system has been damaged. Refer to Chapter 3, “Unpacking,” for more information on checking the inventory.

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